In:
Review of Scientific Instruments, AIP Publishing, Vol. 87, No. 9 ( 2016-09-01)
Abstract:
The transfer cavity is a very important frequency reference for laser stabilization and is widely used for applications such as precision measurements and laser cooling of ions or molecules. But the non-linear response of the piezoelectric ceramic transducer (PZT) in the Fabry-Perot cavity limits the performance of the laser stabilization. Thus, measuring and controlling such non-linearity is essential. Here we report an in situ, optical method to characterize this non-linearity by measuring the resonant signals of a dual-frequency laser. The differential measurement makes it insensitive to the laser and cavity drifts, while maintaining a very high sensitivity. It can be applied for various applications with PZTs, especially in an optical lab.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0034-6748
,
1089-7623
Language:
English
Publisher:
AIP Publishing
Publication Date:
2016
detail.hit.zdb_id:
209865-9
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1472905-2
SSG:
11
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